This month Eddie Knightley, age 15, was part of the Trinidad and Tobago team at the RugbyAmericas North U19 tournament in Mexico. Eddie was given special permission by RAN (Rugby America North) to play in this tournament. It was a great learning experience for Eddie though the first TT game was against the USA – a baptism of fire! The …
The future of Blackheath is our homegrown players — that is, those players who joined the club at the Mini and Junior levels and continue on to the adult game. This is true from a playing point of view, and for future membership. The recent announcement at the AGM targeting five homegrown players in the 1st team is a fine …
Des Diamond, Past President, is saddened to announce the passing of former Club player Micky Oliver. Micky was a wing forward who played at Blackheath FC from 1975-1979. The first record of him playing is in 1975-1976 when he had at least 5 games and is on the 1st XV photo for that season. This was followed by 26, 16, …
They’ve already won the series, but can they get a clean sweep? Watch the Lions at Well Hall on Saturday, playing their final test against Australia. Bar opens at 10:30, with the game kicking off at 11:00. Bacon butties available! If you have any time before the match to help out with a bit of gardening or painting, please turn …
Read an interview with James Fleming, Chairman, and Russell Ticehurst, Managing Director, in the latest edition of The Masthead, the official magazine for South East London Chamber of Commerce. They talk about the Club and the importance of connecting with the community. “Sport serves as the beating heart of a thriving community, offering far more than mere competition or entertainment… …
On hearing the tragic news of the loss of Brendan McMillan and his father, Terry, the Club would like to send its most heartfelt condolences to the rest of his family and all of their friends. We were all shocked to hear the news and will always remember Brendan as a fun and full of life character at Blackheath Rugby. …
Continuing our recent signings at Blackheath Rugby, we would like to welcome Finn Osborne, Tom Barton and Tom Hughes. Finn, who’s previous club was Dorking, says he can’t wait to join, and says he’s “…looking forward to being part of a club with great history and huge ambition moving forward. Looks like a great squad to be part of and …
Yesterday was a great Club day – volunteers across players, members and supporters turned up early doors to help paint, clean, tidy and weed, before settling down with others in front of the TVs to watch the Lions first test against Australia! Watch a short video of the day here. We managed to get loads done before the game started! …
Markus Burcham features in this week’s The Rugby Paper, choosing the best XV players he’s played with or against. 1. Lewis Brown 2. Harry Fry 3. Desmond Brett 4. Matt Garvey 5. Tom Baldwin 6. Dave Essien 7. Dave Allen 8. Jake Polledri 9. Jack Walsh 10. Ben Ward 11. Phil Chesters 12. Ronnie McLean 13. Leo Fielding 14. Jake …
Rain may be forecast tomorrow, but there is still plenty to do inside! So come on down to the Volunteer Day, be ready for some hard work, and then sit down and watch the First Test for the Lions. We’ll have volunteers from every section of the club, and our caterers, ‘Bite Me’ will be providing food for £10/head (BBQ …
